Homeschool Classes

Meets on Mondays: January 28, February 4, 11, 19, 25
Competency in independent reading is not required.
Program meets at CME Portal Entry
Last day to register: Monday, January 21, 2019

Immerse yourself in beloved stories as we read, act, and experiment together.   Explore storybook curiosities from dragons to mermaids and search for their connections in the natural world. Hunt for hidden treasures in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems, and learn what it takes for a fairy (or butterfly) to take to the skies.  See if you can grow a beanstalk as tall as Jack’s as you uncover the science behind the stories.

 

Meets on Mondays: January 28, February 4, 11, 19, 25
Program meets at CME Portal Entry
Last day to register: Monday, January 21, 2019

Learn how nature builds things up and tears them down. Delve into the science of decomposition, exploring how structures as diverse as plants, animals, and ancient architecture all eventually break apart. Compete in a design challenge to determine why pyramids last, and experiment with physics and chemistry to explore the amazing forces that shape Earth’s surface!

 

Meets on Mondays: January 28, February 4, 11, 19, 25
Program meets at CME Portal Entry
Last day to register: Monday, January 21, 2019

Find out how disease outbreaks happen as you take on the role of a CDC investigator. Delve into the basics of cellular biology. Explore the differences in structure and function between bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Study disease transmission and try your hand at identifying “patient zero.” Learn what public health steps can be taken to prevent the outbreak of real diseases. Join us and discover what it takes to fend off a pandemic outbreak.

 

Meets on Mondays: January 28, February 4, 11, 19, 25
Program meets at CME Portal Entry
Last day to register: Monday, January 21, 2019

Explore chemical reactions in the second of this year’s three-part chemistry series. Balance chemical equations and delve into the practice of stoichiometry. Transform scientific knowledge into practice as you examine common visual indicators of chemical change. Undertake laboratory explorations of five chemical reactions (synthesis, decomposition, single-displacement, double-displacement, and combustion) and investigate the ways such reactions occur in every day life.

Students who complete all three parts of the series will receive a certificate of achievement.

Enrollment in part one of the series (Chemistry I: Intro to Chemistry) is not a required prerequisite.

 

Refund Policy

For multi-session classes, full refund less $10 handling fee for withdrawals made at least one week before program begins. Withdrawals made less than one week before the program starts, but before the second class session, are subject to a fee of $10 plus the pro-rated cost of a single class. No refunds after the second class has met.

Inclement Weather Policy

For children’s programs scheduled to occur December through March, the following inclement weather policy will be used: Should hazardous conditions result in cancellation of classes, announcements will be made on television stations KDKA, WTAE, WPXI, and FOX. Decisions are based on the needs of all students and instructors, some of whom drive considerable distances to Oakland. Makeup days may be scheduled for missed classes. During any inclement weather, please use your own discretion to attend for your own safety and that of your student.